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Polish Immigration companies

JG01 — Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:39 pm

Author: JG01

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:39 pm

Hi There

Can anyone refer me to a company that deals with Visas and Passports for Poland?

Thanks very much

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Safia — Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:13 am

Author: Safia

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:13 am

which hope?

i think...

Safia — Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:11 am

Author: Safia

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:11 am

what??

WORK PERMIT IN POLAND / POLAND WORK VISA

Poland Info — Thu May 24, 2007 5:50 am

Author: Poland Info

Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 5:50 am

WORK PERMIT IN POLAND

EMPLOYMENT AUTHORISATION

Generally, foreign nationals must obtain a Work Permit prior to engaging in employment in Poland. This general provision applies both to persons engaged in a traditional employer/employee relationship as well as to independent entrepreneurs who perform their services on a contractual basis.

The same rules apply to Intra-company transferees.

"Regularisation" of immigration status from Visitor status to Work Status

A foreign national employee may NOT convert his or her immigration status from a Visitor status to Work status while remaining in Poland. The employee can be present in Poland while the work permit application is being processed; however, the employee will not have authorisation to work. Once the work permit application is approved, the employee MUST obtain his or her Work Visa from a Polish Consulate in the home country (this requirement does not regard EU citizens)

Types of Work Visa

The Work Visa is a Polish residence visa with a right to employment in Poland. This is the only type of work visa.

The General Process

Please note that these are subject to change based on the Labour and Immigration authorities of Poland.

1. The procedure for obtaining a Work Permit in Poland commences with an application for a Promissory decision for a work permit. This document is the basis for issuing a Work Visa and a Work Permit, which will enable a foreign national to enter and remain in Poland for the duration of his/her Employment Contract or assignment.

2. The application of a Promissory decision for a Work Permit is submitted by the prospective employer to the local Labor Office with jurisdiction over the place of the intended employment. Processing time takes approximately 1.5 months.

3. Upon approval of the Promissory decision for a Work Permit, an application for a Work Visa is submitted to the Polish Consulate with jurisdiction over the applicant's current legal residence. Processing of the application takes approximately two to three weeks.

4. In order to obtain the Work Permit, the foreigner should present the required documents to the Provincial Employment Office. Processing time takes approximately 2-4 weeks.

Basic Requirements to Qualify

There are no specific qualifications required but the higher a qualification a foreigner has, the greater the chance of the Labour Office approving the application.

The most commonly required documents are:
- School diploma (university if possible),
- Substantial working experience (confirmed by the letters from the employers, present and former),
- Language knowledge (confirmed by the official certificates)

Polish Corporate Documents Required for Work Permit

The sponsoring Polish employer must present the following documents:
- Court registration;
- Registration number (REGON);
- Tax identification number (NIP);
- Lease agreement for the office space;
- Statement from the company that does not have outstanding liabilities towards Polish authorities.

Employee and Family Documents

1. Documents certifying the foreign national's academic and professional qualifications;
2. Legalised Marriage certificate;
3. Legalised Birth certificates of assignee, spouse and each child;
4. Legalised photocopy of employee's and each family member's full passports.

Processing Time

The approximate time to process the work and residence permits can take at least three months.

Validity of the Work Visa

The Work Permit is valid as long as the Promissory decision up to a maximum of 1 year.

Most Commonly Requested Documents

Please note that the Polish authorities and/or Consulate reserve the right to request additional information and/or documentation. These additional information and/or documentation are:

A. Requirements for Promissory decision on a work permit

1. One application form, signed on behalf of the Polish company by the Management Board member/s and stamped with their personal stamp, according to the representation rules

2. Letter of support from the Polish employer, including detailed information pertaining to the foreign national and the job being offered

3. Documents establishing the company's credentials in Poland, including statistical and tax information

If necessary, the documents must be accompanied by a certified translation into the Polish language.

B. For Work Permit Visa*

1. Visa application form.

2. Original Promissory decision on the work permit.

3. Two passport-style photographs.

4. Passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of expiration of the visa.

5. Application fee.

* EU citizens do not need visa but they have to apply for the residence permit instead

C. For Work Permit

1. A photocopy of his/her passport (the pages showing personal data and the visa with the right to work) as well as the original passport document.

2. A photocopy of the promissory decision on the Work Permit for employment of a foreign national.

3. A photocopy of the foreign national's temporary registration in Poland.

Registration Upon Arrival

Within 48 hours of the foreign national's arrival in Poland, he/she must contact the Department of Registration at the local commune along with the owner of the house where the foreign national will reside, or the owner's proxy, for the purposes of registration of his/her residence. At this time, the owner is additionally obliged to present the title deed to the property or, in the case that the foreigner will reside in housing cooperative, evidence the cooperative approves of the living arrangement.

Registration for Residence Permit and Tax Card

Work Visa does not have to be registered but the address registration has to be obtained. In order to register the address, the owner of the property and the assignee (tenant) must appear before the local district office with the passport and work visa.

Cancellation of Work Visa with Migrations

It is not necessary to cancel the employee's Work Visa upon his/her departure from Poland.

FAMILY AND DEPENDENTS

Spouse and Children

Spouses and children who wish to accompany the employee on a business visit must travel as a tourist, and obtain a visa according to their nationality.

A two-year waiting period before immediate family members of a foreign national authorised to work in Poland may be authorised to reside in Poland. The work permit holder must have worked and resided in Poland lawfully for at least two continuous years before becoming eligible to sponsor accompanying family members for residence in Poland.

Unmarried Partners

Unmarried partners are not recognised as a legal dependent relationship. Thus, he/she must obtain his/her own authorisation to legally reside/work in Poland.

Ability to Work

Spouses, dependents and unmarried partners are not granted immediate work authorisation as a derivative status of the employee. Spouses, dependents and unmarried partners must obtain their own Work Permit and Work Visa in order to secure employment in Poland.

VISA TO POLAND / POLAND VISA GUIDE

Poland Info — Wed May 23, 2007 7:04 am

Author: Poland Info

Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 7:04 am

VISA TO POLAND

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all except:

EU/EEA nationals (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Swiss nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Note: EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU/EEA nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU/EEA Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.

Visas

Required by all except the following for up to 90 days:

(a) nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, EU, UK and USA;

(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Types of visa and cost

Short-stay: US$45 (single-entry), US$58 (double-entry), US$72 (multiple-entry).

Long-validity: US$88 (single-entry), US$101 (double-entry), US$117 (multiple-entry).

Airport Transit Visa: US$15

Transit: US$15 (single-entry), US$29 (double-entry), US$45 (multiple-entry).

Work: US$161 (multiple-entry)

Next day service: additional US$38 payment is non-refundable even if visa is rejected.

There is a 50 per cent discount for foreign citizens who have a Polish spouse and a 25 per cent discount for children and students up to the age of 26 (proof of identity is required).

Validity

Airport Transit: two days.

Transit: up to five days.

Short stay: up to 90 days.

Long validity: over 90 days.

Work: maximum one year.

Application to

Consulate or consular section at Embassy.

Application requirements

(a) Passport valid for three months after planned departure from Poland with blank page to affix visa.
(b) Completed application form.
(c) One passport-size photo.
(d) Evidence of immigration status in country of residence, endorsed in current or previous passport (if applicable).
(e) Fee, payable by cash or postal order made payable to 'Consulate General of the Republic of Poland'.

Short-stay:
(a)-(e) and,
(f) Confirmation of travel itinerary, accommodation booking or invitation from friends or family in Poland. The invitation should be entered in the register of invitations in a Regional Office.

Long-validity:
(a)–(e) and,
(f) Letter from applicant’s company or organisation and original of a ‘Work Promise’. Self-employed persons should produce an invitation from the business partner from Poland. If studying in Poland, an official letter from a college or university must be produced.

Transit:
(a)–(e) and,
(f) Visa for country of destination.
(g) Transport documentation, such as a rail or airplane ticket.

Note: All visitors must possess sufficient funds to cover the cost of their stay. Foreigners staying in excess of three days must possess; PLN100 per day but no less than PLN500 in total or the equivalent in foreign currency if over 16 years of age; PLN50 per day but no less than PLN300 in total or the equivalent in foreign currency if under 16 years of age. Documents required for proof of funds are: traveller's cheques, credit cards or a bank statement. Additionally, each foreigner needs to have PLN300 for each day of the visit or the equivalent in foreign currency to cover the cost of medical treatment; a letter from the insurer can be used to confirm this.

Processing time

3 working days. For certain passport holders it may take several weeks. Postal applications may take up to two weeks (no express service available).

Temporary residence

Apply to Consulate.